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Genkō-an, a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, features two distinctly shaped windows that symbolize enlightenment (the circular window) and delusion (a neighboring square window). "The ‘borrowed landscape’ that is offered by these windows is carefully orchestrated—just as a painter would compose a painting," says Walker.

On the exterior, tongue-and-groove cedar siding sits below the metal roof.

Designed by Joachim Grube for his son, the cabin has custom casework, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an original mural by local artist Tom Cramer.

Leah chose a muted green for the home’s exterior. “I love how the plants all popped off it,” she says. Although Leah and Kyle initially planned to keep the basic cement front porch, they decided as the project got underway to make the entry its own moment—incorporating tile from Concrete Collaborative, and a porch light and entry handle from Schoolhouse.

While the trees help to block the wind coming in off the sea, it can be quite strong, so the clients wanted the outdoor rooms to be protected. Louvers help to shelter the outdoor dining room.